A Simple Index Is Computed by Using the Values of One

question 39

Multiple Choice

A simple index is computed by using the values of one time series, while a(n) ________ index is based on a "market basket" consisting of more than one time series.

• A) weighted
• B) aggregate
• C) cyclical
• D) trend

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Definitions:

Discretionary Policy

Discretionary Policy involves the deliberate use of monetary or fiscal policy changes by government policymakers to address economic issues.

Monetary Policy

Actions undertaken by a central bank to control the supply of money and interest rates in its economy.

Fiscal Policy

Government policies related to taxation and government spending to influence the economy.

Lags

Lags refer to the delay between the implementation of economic policy or action and its actual effect on the economy, often observed in fiscal and monetary policies.